Sam is the cofounder of Data Integrity Services. After working at Lakeland Regional Medical Center for over 20 years, he and Kathy decided to start an IT consulting firm, Data Integrity Services. With a personal commitment to biblically based principles and integrity, he focused on developing a company that employs the best people possible. Now after 20 plus years , he has watched the company grow to become a national presence. Winning numerous national awards, hosting conferences across the US, providing product and services to clients across the US and abroad are all great accomplishments, but the greatest accomplishment is the staff members that have worked with him throughout the years. During his down time, he enjoys camping, hunting and college football with a developing passion to travel with his wife.
Kathy is the cofounder of Data Integrity and since 2008 has worked primarily as the Office Manager directly responsible for all things associated with finance and HR. She enjoys traveling, cooking, all things sports, and the occasional spa day.
Joshua graduated from ITT Technical Institute back in 2004 and shortly afterwards joined the team in 2005. Starting out as the entry level engineer he progressed into a more senior level position in 2009. In 2014 he transitioned to VP of Operations and took on a more managerial position with the Tech Team.
Among his many roles he is accountable for most of the security and software enhancements implemented at DIS. Holds multiple certifications in Sophos, MIST & Datto. In his free time, he can be caught enjoying the outdoors playing basketball, football, hiking, boating, just to name a few. Loves his puppy “Mika” and attending live sporting events along with concerts.
Derek joined Data Integrity Services in 2020 to help support Kathy and the back office staff. He enjoys camping and being in the woods but has spent a lifetime around technology. After working for Publix for many years Derek learned the importance of an excellent customer experience. He takes pride in annoying all of the senior Techs.
“Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.” -Derek Heard
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Megan joined the Data Integrity team in 2017, bringing 20 years experience as our Senior Customer Service Specialist.
A Michigan transplant, she enjoys research spirals, vegetable gardening, cooking, baking, mystery novels, and a variety of crafts including bookbinding and needlework.
With over 20 years of experience in Business Administration, she joined us in July of 2022 and brings support for our technical team.
Jill has two children and loves to spend time exercising and loves cooking shows. She is known as the office “Foodie.” Jill loves to visit hair and nail salons. She loves to watch medical dramas. She feels incredibly blessed to work with her amazing extended family here at Data Integrity.
David started working for Data Integrity Services as a contractor for a special project in 2013. He quickly pivoted into a full-time role with our helpdesk where he started absorbing as much new IT knowledge as he could. He embraced the Data Integrity values, and gained a reputation for writing overly verbose notes & emails. This proclivity for wordiness proved useful when it came to writing technical policies and procedures, a task which David has embraced wholeheartedly. After working his way up through the helpdesk, he is now heading that team as our Service Desk Manager.
David is a fan of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and enjoys video games, comic books, Lego, and all things Disney/Star Wars/Marvel.
A seasoned IT professional with over three decades of experience, Bobby thrives on tackling complex challenges and implementing innovative solutions. His career has spanned diverse industries and technologies, from data protection and virtualization to cloud migration and VoIP systems. He is passionate about leveraging his expertise to help businesses optimize their IT infrastructure and achieve their goals.
When he is not immersed in the world of technology, you can usually find him enjoying his favorite pastimes. He is an avid PC and console gamer, a comic book enthusiast (especially DC), and a devoted fan of Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel universes. He loves exploring new places, whether it’s a relaxing day at the beach or an international adventure. He is also a voracious reader, always eager to dive into a captivating sci-fi novel or expand his knowledge through technical books.
Having lived in Puerto Rico, Florida, and Texas, he has embraced diverse cultures and perspectives. He values spending quality time with his family and is always open to connecting with fellow tech enthusiasts and pop culture aficionados.
Devin joined the team in July of 2022. He is a recent graduate of Polk State College and Traviss Technical College for IT. Although he is fresh, he is very excited to work with everyone and grow his skills. In his free time he likes to play Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering, and loves to watch college football and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Our newest tech team member, Jacques joined us in July of 2023.
Jacques has been a Floridan his whole life. He loves to watch basketball and football. He’s also a big fan of horror movies, and in his free time he likes to make music.
Rudy is a seasoned IT professional with 18 years of experience and a veteran of the US Navy. He is excited to take on new challenges thrown his way and is acts as a Swiss Army Knife.
In his free time, he loves to hang out with friends and family, watching sports teams like the Miami Heat and University of Miami hurricanes.
Tyson joined as our intern in May of 2023. He is pursuing a degree in computer science.
In his free time, Tyson enjoys playing piano and building VEX robots. He’s also a violinist in the Florida Philharmonia.
Join our dynamic team as a Help Desk Technician Intern! In this internship, you’ll dive into the world of IT support, gaining hands-on experience and practical skills. As a vital part of our Help Desk team, you’ll troubleshoot technical issues, assist end-users, and contribute to the overall efficiency of our IT operations.
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